Understanding Intensifiers in English

The video tutorial explains the use of intensifiers in English to add emotion and emphasis. It covers common intensifiers like 'very' and 'really', and introduces stronger ones such as 'absolutely' and 'incredibly'. The tutorial distinguishes between gradable and non-gradable adjectives, providing examples like 'hot', 'roasting', and 'perfect'. It emphasizes the importance of choosing the right intensifier based on the adjective's gradability, enhancing the expressiveness of English communication.

What is the primary purpose of using intensifiers in English?

• To reduce the intensity of adjectives

• To add more emotion to the language

• To confuse the listener

• To make sentences longer

Which of the following is NOT a common intensifier?

• Very

• Really

• Absolutely

• Quickly

What is a gradable adjective?

• An adjective that describes a color

• An adjective that can be measured in degrees

• An adjective that is always extreme

• An adjective that cannot be intensified

Which intensifier would you use with the adjective 'roasting'?

• Very

• Absolutely

• Slightly

• Somewhat

Why can't we say 'very roasting'?

• Because 'roasting' is not a real word

• Because 'roasting' is a non-gradable adjective

• Because 'very' is not an intensifier

• Because 'roasting' is already an extreme adjective

Which of the following is an example of using a strong intensifier correctly?

• It's very freezing outside.

• It's slightly freezing outside.

• It's absolutely freezing outside.

• It's somewhat freezing outside.

Which pair of adjectives is correctly matched with their intensifiers?

• Impossible - Very

• Hard - Totally

• Intelligent - Exceptionally

• Smart - Absolutely

Which intensifier would you use with the adjective 'impossible'?

• Very

• Slightly

• Somewhat

• Completely

What is a characteristic of non-gradable adjectives?

• They describe absolute states

• They are less common than gradable adjectives

• They can be intensified with 'very'

• They are always used with 'somewhat'

Which of the following is a non-gradable adjective?

• Smart

• Perfect

• Cold

• Hot